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5 This is a story about a man who threatens to rage war on Winding Circle unless their most powerful Mages join his army. This has surprising end for both Sandry and Briar. I warn you that the first chapter is very short but the rest are normal size.

6 Chapter One

The Warning

Sandry looked over at Brier. She could see that time had changed him. He was no longer the young thief he had been when he had first came to winding circle.

Someone taped her on the shoulder. She turned to see a strong looking black girl standing behind her.

'Daja!' she exclaimed.

Daja had been away visiting some traders. She smiled.

Suddenly there was barking from outside and Little Bear came galloping in.

No one could stop him he hurled himself at Daja knocking her to the ground then he started licking her face.

Once Little Bear had been pulled off her and Tris, Lark and Rosethorn had been called down stairs Daja gave them the full low down on every thing that had happened the month she was away.

The next morning Sandry was lying in her bed it was early no one else would be up yet.

Someone knocked softly at the door. Daja came in followed by Brier and Tris.

'Sandry come on there's something happening that you better see.'

Daja lead them into Brier's room where the hatch that leads onto the roof of displean is.

Daja pointed to a line horses. Sandry recognised the banner of her uncle Duke Verdas and she recognised the other banner to. Stretched between three men was the banner of war!

Sandry gasped. She stood up and jumped down the hatch in the roof.

"Wait Sandry!" Daja yelled. But she was already gone. Daja jumped down after her.

But by the time she had lowered herself down the hatch Sandry was already down the stairs.

"Sandry" she yelled again "wait"

But by this time Sandry was out the door. Daja ran after her. But soon she was panting heavily. Sandry was to fast she couldn't catch her.

When Sandry reached her uncle she was out of breath. She managed to pant

'Uncle what's going on'

The duke turned. He was very pale.

'Uncle what's going on' she repeated

A messenger came running up and handed the duke a piece of paper.

'Must go' he said to Sandry I will tell you later 'Tell Lark and Rosethorn to expect me.

'Uncle' Sandry said getting annoyed

'Later Sandry'

He made a gesture to one of his men and they galloped off. Just as Daja came sprinting up.

'What's rough she asked'

'I don't know'